John William Polidori books in order
English writer and physician
- Lived
- 1795–1821
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 3
- Horror
- Gothic
- Science fiction
John William Polidori published 1 short story collection, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Vampire (1819).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John William Polidori
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The Vampire
John William Polidori's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
The Vampire (1819)
Poetry in order
Ximenes, the Wreath, and Other Poems (1819)
Other books in order
Ernestus Berchtold (1819)
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About John William Polidori
John William Polidori was an English writer and medical doctor. He is known for his associations with the Romantic movement and credited by some as the creator of the vampire genre of fantasy fiction.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John William Polidori FAQ
- How many books has John William Polidori written?
- John William Polidori published 1 short story collection, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John William Polidori's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Vampire.
- What is John William Polidori's last book?
- The Vampire (1819).
- What is John William Polidori's most famous book?
- The Vampire (1819) is John William Polidori's most widely read book.
- Can I read John William Polidori's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by John William Polidori are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.